Tech Break (Audio)

Steve Gibson speaks with Ant Pruitt on this episode of Security Now as a listener asks about the best practices for managing a child's internet access. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/950 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why the NameDrop feature on iOS 17 is being mislabeled as a big privacy threat when it actually requires users to actively tap on the Share option after iPhones have come in contact. Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

On This Week in Google, Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau talk about the series of events that transpired over the weekend that saw Sam Altman fired and eventually re-hired by OpenAI. Watch the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/twig743 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paris Martineau , Jeff Jarvis , and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at...

On This Week in Tech, Iain Thomson, Harry McCracken, Fr. Robert Ballecer, and Doc Rock talk about Sam Altman's return to OpenAI as CEO amidst corporate drama over the board's concerns with the company's advanced AI capabilities. Full episode at http://twit.tv/twit955 Host: Iain Thomson Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ , Doc Rock , and Harry McCracken You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to ou...

On Ask The Tech Guys, Mikah Sargent shares some resources and tools you can use to hunt down some great Cyber Monday deals and deals year-long. For more, check out Ask The Tech Guys: https://twit.tv/attg/2002 Host: Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott, Richard Campbell, and Leo Laporte unpick the layers of Microsoft's controversial dealings with Open AI, the ethical concerns at play, and the potential fallout on the tech industry after Sam Altman was fired...and then rehired! Listen to the full episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww856 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paul Thurrott , and Richard Campbell You can find mo...

On MacBreak Weekly , Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about Apple's shocking decision to adopt RCS messaging with its iPhones in 2024. For the rest of this story, and more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/896 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.t...

On Security Now , Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte talk about how popular encrypted messaging app Signal is facing funding and privacy challenges as it seeks donor support to sustain operations without ads or data collection. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/shows/security-now/episodes/949 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at htt...

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent recommend Flighty, an App Store Award finalist that helps with travel planning and provides real-time updates on flight information. The hosts highlight the app's use of new technologies and features, such as live activities, and its ability to sync with other travel planning apps. Subscribe to the podcast and check out the full episode at http://tw...

On This Week in Tech, Devindra Hardawar, Anthony Ha, Alex Lindsay, and Paris Martineau discuss the OpenAI board's shocking surprise firing of CEO Sam Altman and the rapid ripple effects that caused over the weekend. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/twit/954 Host: Devindra Hardawar Guests: Paris Martineau , Alex Lindsay , and Anthony Ha You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our...

On This Week in Google , Leo Laporte shows Paris Martineau and Jason Howell how he built a personalized Lisp programming assistant using GPT and a tailored corpus of Lisp books and websites. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/742 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paris Martineau , and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEA...

On Tech News Weekly, Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent speak with Will Sattelberg of Android Police about Apple's announcement to bring RCS support to iMessage next year. For more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/312 Hosts: Jason Howell and Mikah Sargent Guest: Will Sattelberg You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEAR...

On This Week in Google , Alex Stamos explains that fighting election disinformation should be bipartisan since foreign influence campaigns aim for chaos rather than favoring one party. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/742 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Paris Martineau , and Jason Howell Guest: Alex Stamos You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor...

On the Windows Weekly podcast, Richard Campbell and Paul Thurrott chat with Leo Laporte about 2023's .NET Conference, which has been overlapping with Microsoft Ignite. Check out Richard's presentation at https://www.youtube.com/live/xEFO1sQ2bUc?si=o-pYNAv6DoNoeMtL&t=24142 Watch the full podcast episode and subscribe at http://twit.tv/ww855 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Richard Campbell , and Paul Thurr...

On Security Now, Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Downfall, a new Intel processor vulnerability that leaks sensitive data between users on shared systems by exploiting speculative execution. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/948 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM...

On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, and Jason Snell talk about why Apple still refuses to allow iMessages on Android devices. For more, check out MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/895 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWI...

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard shows off one of her new favorite iPhone cases - the Limitless 5.0! Also, their phone sling is super convenient and comes in purple, green, and black. Get the sling at https://amzn.to/47xuBep (affiliate) Full episode and subscribe buttons at http://twit.tv/ios679 Hosts: Rosemary Orchard and Mikah Sargent You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at h...

On This Week in Tech , Leo Laporte, Dan Patterson, and Janko Roettgers discuss Janko's scoop that Amazon is ditching Android in favor of its own Linux-based operating system for Fire TVs. Full episode at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/953 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Janko Roettgers and Dan Patterson You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit...

Making a space station cocktail hour a reality poses immense challenges. In this lively excerpt from This Week in Space, Space alcohol expert Colleen McLeod Garner explores the prospects and perils of alcohol consumption in orbit. Can space tourism operations serve alcohol responsibly? What rules and rituals might drinking in space require? Be sure to watch the full episode as hosts Rod Pyle and T...

On Tech News Weekly, Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell talk about Humane's AI wearable pin that allows you to interact with large language models. For the articles mentioned during this clip, and more, check out Tech News Weekly: https://twit.tv/tnw/311 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Jason Howell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNI...

On This Week in Google , Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, Ant Pruitt, and Paris Martineau discuss the end of TikTok's $2 billion Creator Fund. For the full episode, visit twit.tv/twig/741 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Jeff Jarvis , Paris Martineau , and Ant Pruitt You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN100

On Windows Weekly, Paul Thurrott talks to Richard Campbell and Leo Laporte about his review of the HP Spectre Foldable device. The innovative product can act as a competent laptop, tablet, or desktop. The screen can unfold to 17 inches and comes with a built-in kickstand to keep it upright. The 3-in-1 PC costs $5000 and runs Windows 11. Full episode at http://twit.tv/ww854 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Pau...

On MacBreak Weekly, Jason Snell talks about his review of the 24-inch iMac, and the panel discusses why Apple has no plans to make a 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon. For more, check out this episode of MacBreak Weekly: https://twit.tv/mbw/894 Hosts: Leo Laporte , Andy Ihnatko , Alex Lindsay , and Jason Snell You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sp...

On Security Now , Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte discuss Mandiant's discovery of evidence of hackers bypassing authentication and moving laterally after exploiting the vulnerability. For the full episode, go to: https://twit.tv/sn/479 Hosts: Steve Gibson and Leo Laporte You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/ Sponsor: INFO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT code SN1...

On iOS Today, Rosemary Orchard explains why mesh bags are a game changer for tech organization, especially for storing cables. Don't forget to label them so you can know exactly what is inside at a glance. Get your own bags at https://amzn.to/47kezoa (affiliate) Full episode at http://twit.tv/ios678 Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcast...